Certificate of Achievement

Mary Templeman Hogg - O'Rourke

has completed the following course:

Christian-Muslim Relations

The University of Edinburgh

This online course explored the key theological debates between Christians and Muslims. It examined major events and movements which have shaped the encounters between Christians and Muslims, from the rise of Islam in the seventh-century to the present day. Through evaluation, investigation, and discussion, learners developed an understanding of scripture, history, culture, and politics, and how each aspect informs contemporary understandings of Christian-Muslim Relations.

4 weeks, 3 hours per week

Dr Shadaab Rahemtulla

Lecturer in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations

The University of Edinburgh

Dr Joshua Ralston

Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations

The University of Edinburgh

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the major events and movements which shaped the encounters between Christians and Muslims from the rise of Islam to the present day.
  • Interpret key areas of theological and religious commonality and disagreements between Christians and Muslims.
  • Evaluate the role of religion and Christian-Muslim relations in different social and political contexts across the globe.
  • Develop an understanding of how inter-religious dialogue and polemics function in the formation of religions.

Syllabus

  • History: Highlighting salient themes in the history of Christian-Muslim relations
  • Scripture: Comparing the roles and narratives of the Bible and the Qur’an, particularly as they relate to Christian-Muslim relations
  • Theology: Exploring some of the key theological debates between both communities, including polemical and irenic exchanges
  • Politics: Unpacking the broader political and ideological contexts that have shaped (and that continue to reshape) Christian and Muslim encounters

Issued on 15th March 2021

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Free online course:

Christian-Muslim Relations

The University of Edinburgh